Address

70 Forbus Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 451-4850
Fax: (845) 451-4807
Map

School Hours

Breakfast: 7:15 AM
Arrival: 7:40 AM
Dismissal: 2:40 PM
Early Dismissal: 11:24 AM

Administrative Staff

Message from the Principal

Please read most recent edition of  “Principally Speaking,” the Principal’s monthly newsletter:  JANUARY PrincipallySpeaking

High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association

Check out the Poughkeepsie High School PTSA Page. We are a volunteer organization that works to enhance the high school experience for all students. We welcome new members. If you are interested in joining, please come to a meeting, send a note to the PTSA in care of the high school or e-mail one of the officers.

Programs

America’s Choice School Design / Ninth Grade Academy
The America’s Choice School Design is a standards based, research proven model that is currently used nationwide. To improve student test scores state wide, increase the attendance as well as the graduation rate, the District introduced the Ninth Grade Academy portion of the America’s Choice School Design into the instructional program in September 2007. All entering 9th graders are a part of this Small Learning Community. The Assistant Principal of the Academies is the administrator coordinating this initiative. Teams of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers are responsible for providing instruction to particular groups of 9th grade students. They are supported by a guidance counselor, literacy coach and math coach. The data shows that students in the 9th grade academy during the 2007-2008 school year had better attendance as well as an increased percentage passing the four core subjects as compared to students in the 9th grade in the 2006-2007 school year.

Career Academies
Four Career Academy concepts were approved by the Board Of Education during the 2007-2008 school year for implementation in 2008-2009:

• Math, Science and Applied Technology (MAST)
• Academy of Design and Music (ADAM)
• Business and Government
• Health and Human Services

Beginning in 2008-2009 school year 10th grade students are exploring the offerings of each academy and subsequently will select an academy to specialize in during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Activities

For a list of some of the extracurricular activities offered at Poughkeepsie High School, please click here.

Poughkeepsie Education Foundation Scholarship

A Poughkeepsie Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded each year to one graduating senior from Poughkeepsie High School. This $24,000 award entitles the recipient to $6,000 annually for up to four years of college studies. For additional information about this scholarship, please click here.

Ann Davidson Scholarship

The Ann Davidson Scholarship consists of payments of $6,000 for each year of undergraduate study up to four years. For additional information about this scholarship, please click here.

Lesson Plan Template for PHS Teachers

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Favorite High School Websites

PHS 25K READING MARATHON
Pioneer Post
Art
Athletic Websites
Business Department
Freshman Seminar
Foreign Language
Food and Nutrition
History
Physical Education Department Website
Regents Review Materials
Science
Science Department Website
Social Studies
Social Studies Department Website